What is the wall push up test used to assess?

What is the wall push up test used to assess?

• A. To assess rotator cuff endurance.
• B. To assess deltoid strength.
• C. To assess serratus anterior strength and scapular control.
• D. To measure pectoralis major flexibility.

Answer: (C)

The wall push-up test centers on serratus anterior strength and scapular control. The serratus anterior wraps around the rib cage and pulls the shoulder blade forward (protraction) while helping rotate it upward to stabilize the scapula for arm movements. In this test, you push up against a wall and, at the end of the motion, perform a protraction (the “plus”) that demands coordinated serratus anterior action. Observing how the scapula moves—whether it stays stable, fully protracts, or wings—shows how well the serratus anterior is functioning and how good the scapular control is. If the scapula wings or protraction is limited, it signals weakness or poor control of this muscle and the associated shoulder stability. This test is specifically about serratus anterior strength and scapular control, not about rotator cuff endurance, deltoid strength, or pectoralis major flexibility.

The wall push-up test centers on serratus anterior strength and scapular control. The serratus anterior wraps around the rib cage and pulls the shoulder blade forward (protraction) while helping rotate it upward to stabilize the scapula for arm movements. In this test, you push up against a wall and, at the end of the motion, perform a protraction (the “plus”) that demands coordinated serratus anterior action. Observing how the scapula moves—whether it stays stable, fully protracts, or wings—shows how well the serratus anterior is functioning and how good the scapular control is. If the scapula wings or protraction is limited, it signals weakness or poor control of this muscle and the associated shoulder stability. This test is specifically about serratus anterior strength and scapular control, not about rotator cuff endurance, deltoid strength, or pectoralis major flexibility.